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Volcanoes be in Sicily

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Volcanoes be in Sicily by Emily Dickinson

 Volcanoes be in Sicily
And South America
I judge from my Geography --
Volcanos nearer here
A Lava step at any time
Am I inclined to climb --
A Crater I may contemplate
Vesuvius at Home.

Form: Lyric

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